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Navy flag blessing ceremony held at sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
In view of the 66th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy which falls on 09th December 2016, a ceremony to invoke blessings on naval flags, was held at Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura today (21) under the auspices of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne. The President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Yamuna Wijegunaratne was also present on this religious event....
2016-11-22
Two more Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants declared open for community use
Following a visionary concept of His Excellency the President Maithripala Sirisena and as part of the Sri Lanka Navy’s community service programmes carried out under the directives of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, two more Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants installed at Vavuniya Police station and Kokawewa village in Galenbindunuwewa, were declared open for community use yesterday (20)....
2016-11-21
Sri Lanka Navy women’s Baseball team clinch their first overseas title
The Sri Lanka Navy women’s Baseball team emerged champions at the Baseball tournament organized by the Amateur Baseball Association in Bangkok, Thailand during the first week of this month....
2016-11-21
Navy records dominant performance over CH & FC in Dialog Rugby League 2016/17
Navy Sports Club recorded another comprehensive victory over CH & FC in a first round game of Dialog Rugby League 2016/17 held at Welisara Navy Grounds this evening (20). ...
2016-11-21
Eleven Indian fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
Sri Lanka Navy assisted the Sri Lanka Coast Guard to arrest 11 Indian fishermen along with 2 Indian fishing trawlers, poaching in Sri Lankan waters North West of Delft Island this evening (19)....
2016-11-20
Navy arrests a local fisherman engaged in illegal fishing
Naval personnel attached to SLNS Buwaneka located in Nachchikuda in the North Central Naval Command arrested a local fisherman who engaged in illegal fishing activities using a monofilament net in the coastal area of Mundampiddi yesterday (18). ...
2016-11-19
Northern Naval Command conducts another field medical clinic in Mathagal
As part of the Sri Lanka Navy’s community development and social responsibility project carried out under the directives of Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, Northern Naval Command conducted a field medical clinic at Nunasi Vidyalaya in Mathagal on 14th November 2016....
2016-11-17
Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Deputy Commander calls on Commander of the Navy
The Deputy Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Brigadier General Mohammed Aziz called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne at the Naval Headquarters today (16)....
2016-11-17
Navy apprehends a local fisherman engaged in illegal fishing
Naval personnel attached to SLNS Lankapatuna in the Eastern Naval Command arrested a local fisherman for engaging in illegal fishing activities using unauthorized fishing nets in Ullackalie lagoon area yesterday (15)....
2016-11-16
Reverse Osmosis plants declared open for community use in Anuradhapura
Acting upon the directives of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, the Sri Lanka Navy has been implementing a number of community service programmes focusing on the wellbeing of civilian population....
2016-11-15
Navy arrests 4 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing without valid permits
Naval personnel attached to SLNS Vijaya located in Kalpitiya in the North Western Naval Command arrested 4 local fishermen who engaged in illegal fishing activities without valid fishing permits in the coastal area of Norochcholai yesterday (15)....
2016-11-15
One Year into OBST Operations: Navy Earns Over Rs. 2.3 Billion
Having taken over the Onboard Security Team Operations (OBST) from Avant Garde Maritime Services Ltd since 13th November 2015, the Sri Lanka Navy was able to earn Rs. 2.33 Billion for the Government of Sri Lanka to date....
2016-11-14
Navy apprehends 3 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing
Naval personnel attached to SLNS Walagamba located in Kuchchaweli in the Eastern Naval Command arrested 3 local fishermen who engaged in illegal fishing activities using explosives in the sea area off Poduwakattu yesterday (13)....
2016-11-14
Navy records a comprehensive win over CR & FC in Dialog Rugby League 2016/17
Navy Sports Club recorded another comprehensive victory over CR & FC Sports Club in a first round game of Dialog Rugby League 2016/17 held at Welisara Navy Grounds this evening (13). Accordingly, the navy won the game by 21 points to 13 points; scoring 3 tries and 3 conversions....
2016-11-14
War Heroes commemorated on Remembrance Day
The main ceremony to commemorate fallen war heroes who paid the supreme sacrifice was held at the Vihara Maha Devi Park today (13). ...
2016-11-13
